National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41)

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In section 77 (care trusts)—

a

in subsection (11) after the words “relevant social services functions” insert “of a local authority in England”;

b

after subsection (11), insert—

11A

In connection with the exercise by a body so designated of any relevant social services functions under LA delegation arrangements, sections 145 to 149 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (codes on the exercise of social services functions) apply to the body as if it were a local authority within the meaning of that Act.

c

in subsection (12), for the definition of “relevant social services functions” substitute—

  • “relevant social services functions” means—

    1. a

      in relation to a local authority in England, health-related functions which are social services functions within the meaning of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970;

    2. b

      in relation to a local authority in Wales, health-related functions which are social services functions within the meaning of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.